2017-02-15T12:50:44-08:00 2016-06-30 DARRIN J RILEY CPA PLC 2198 E CAMELBACK RD STE 370 PHOENIX AZ 85016 990 2015-07-01 860674350 McDowell Sonoran Land Conservancy MCDO 4809987971 7729 East Greenway Road Scottsdale AZ 85260 RICHARD M COOPER Treasurer 2017-02-15 true DARRIN J RILEY CPA P00225254 6023853979 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z X MIKE NOLAN 487829 false false X www.mcdowellsonoran.org X 1991 AZ Champions the sustainability of Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve for the benefit of this and future generations. As stewards, we connect the community to the Preserve through education, research, advocacy, partnerships and safe, respectful access. 19 19 8 800 0 765289 449265 14379 17357 4901 3100 4993 5039 789562 474761 93378 0 0 403147 482723 0 168893 200047 239862 696572 722585 92990 -247824 1452633 1197832 25109 33390 1427524 1164442 The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy champions the sustainability of Scottsdales McDowell Sonoran Preserve for the benefit of this and future generations. As stewards, we connect the community to the Preserve through education, research, advocacy, partnerships and safe, respectful access. false false 401286 12315 Stewardship create, maintain and enhance operational structures and policies to provide a solid base for achieving the McDowell Sonoran Conservancys goals of desert preservation and stewardship. Recruit, train, organize, and deploy 600 volunteers (stewards) across 11 program areas who donated 57,607 hours valued at $1,329,001. Its Field Institute and volunteer Citizen Science program conduct ecological research and monitoring that informs the ongoing management of the Preserve. It offers community education programs to promote appreciation, preservation, and stewardship of our natural environment through the Tour program, Nature Guides program, Pathfinders program, and Steward Education program. Preserve stewardship is undertaken by the Patrol program and the Construction and Maintenance program. Other programs assist with fundraising, community outreach, and internal support. The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy also works with other organizations to promote the Conservancys vision. 40606 Advocacy develop systems and procedures that influence public officials, community opinion and the private sector to establish, maintain, and protect a regional open space system for the preservation of the flora, fauna, and the archeological and historical resources, with appropriate public access. 5042 Hike Program - The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy offers a paid hike program in addition to its 85 free community hikes. For a fee, individuals and groups can schedule a private guided hike led by an expert guide that focuses on subject matter of their choosing. 441892 true true false false false false true false false true true false false true false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 6 0 true 8 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 19 19 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false AZ X X Mike Nolan 4809987971 7729 East Greenway Road Suite 100 Scottsdale AZ 85260 X JOHN MCENROE CHAIR 21.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GREGORY M KRUZEL VICE CHAIR 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD M COOPER Treasurer 6.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBBI HENRICKSON Secretary 9.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Headley PAST CHAIR 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lynne Russell CLT CHAIR 21.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen Brown Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rich Cochran Director 10.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rebecca Eickley Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dana Garmany Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gasper Genovese Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Hartley Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Hay Director 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Kammerle Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Kearney Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Teri Twarkins Kelley Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis Miller Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jane Rau Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Wendy Warus Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE NOLAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00 0.00 X 102151 0 0 102151 1 false false false 0 449265 20370 449265 HIKE 5042 5042 STEWARDSHIP 12315 12315 17357 3100 3100 0 0 0 0 0 0 18107 13068 5039 5039 other income 0 474761 22396 3100 0 0 0 0 102151 67420 32688 2043 0 380572 237026 18377 125169 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17845 17845 0 0 0 0 12515 7600 1283 3632 0 0 0 0 0 16932 16932 8018 2165 4650 1203 PROGRAM SERVICES 116727 116727 FUNDRAISING 31718 31718 SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 9999 6617 1175 2207 BANK, CC AND PAYROLL FEES 8092 8092 18016 4337 10758 2921 722585 441892 111800 168893 45779 84635 59152 61940 361625 200241 693 315 0 0 0 9965 12406 9156 10835 174334 131697 56409 42637 522141 400270 0 0 4213 1053 383500 383500 1452633 1197832 25109 33390 25109 33390 X 400879 259550 458286 312733 568359 592159 1427524 1164442 1452633 1197832 -247824 -15258 X false true X true false X 590225 528797 500145 765289 449265 2833721 0 0 590225 528797 500145 765289 449265 2833721 330344 2503377 846 710 6195 4901 3100 15752 0 0 2849473 0.87850 0.84320 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 1 5 1 false 12 false 220493 23800 -6783 237510 190030 23000 7463 220493 160420 20000 16910 7300 190030 149134 19572 8286 160420 157106 -6496 1476 149134 0.74900 0.25100 true false false 24314 23963 351 95629 54074 41555 54391 53660 731 42637 LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION 383500 383500 X 1832616 -15258 1373113 1357855 474761 474761 2095698 1373113 1373113 722585 722585 Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements. THE LAND UNDER A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IS MONITORED ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND IS HELD AS LAND WITH A PERMANENT RESTRICTION ON THE BALANCE SHEET. Any violations noted during monitoring are reported to the City of Scottsdale for enforcement of required corrections.LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION CONSISTS OF CERTAIN UNDEVELOPED DESERT LAND LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, AZ AND HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSERVATION. THE LAND WAS DONATED TO THE CONSERVANCY AND IS RECORDED AT THE FAIR VALUE OF THE LAND AT THE DATE OF GIFT. THE LAND IS DONOR RESTRICTED TO BE MAINTAINED IN PERPETUITY AND IS INCLUDED IN THE CONSERVANCY'S PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS AT JUNE 30, 2016 AND 2015. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Conservancy qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and, therefore, there is no provision for income taxes. In addition, the Conservancy qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170 of the Code and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation. Income determined to be unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) would be taxable. The Conservancy has adopted Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. This standard clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, including issues relating to financial statement recognition and measurement. This standard provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in the financial statements only if the position is "more-likely-than-not" to be sustained if the position were to be challenged by a taxing authority. The standard also provides guidance on measurement, classification, interest and penalties, and disclosure. The tax years ended 2013, 2014, and 2015 are still open to audit for both federal and state purposes. The Conservancy has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status; its exemption; to identify and report unrelated income; to determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it has nexus; and to identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions. The Conservancy has determined there is no impact on the accompanying financial statements related to the adoption of this standard. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE FORM 990 WAS DRAFTED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA. THE BASIS WAS MSC'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990, BOTH THE FORM 990 AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE TREASURER (A BOARD MEMBER), BOARD'S FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE MONITORED AND ENFORCED THROUGH SELF DISCLOSURE, WHICH INCLUDES ANNUALLY FILLING OUT AND SIGNING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION FORM AND ONGOING MONITORING BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management THE BOARD BYLAWS DEFINE THE ROLES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE: (1) PREPARE EVALUATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION WITH BOARD INPUT AND REVIEW; (2) MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION OF STAFF.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 06/30/2016, THE BOARD CHAIRMAN, WITH INPUT FROM THE VICE CHAIRMAN, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND IN CONSULTATION WITH THE BALANCE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, EVALUATED THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON THE APPLICABLE JOB DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES SET FORTH AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AS PART OF THE PROCESS, PROVIDED THE BOARD CHAIRMAN WITH A SELF-ASSESSMENT. THE BOARD DEVELOPED GOALS FOR THE FORTHCOMING FISCAL YEAR. Concurrently, the Board reviewed executive compensation information from a firm with expertise in the fields of human resource management, job placement, and compensation. BASED ON THE REVIEW PROCESS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS GIVEN A SALARY INCREASE AND A PERFORMANCE BONUS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROVIDED MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH A REVIEW OF THE EVALUATION PROCESS FOR EACH OF THE ORGANIZATIONS OTHER EMPLOYEES AND THEIR ASSOCIATED PERFORMANCE, GOALS, AND ADJUSTMENTS IN COMPENSATION. MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE APPROVED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Form 990 instructions exclude the value of volunteer services. If the value of these services were included, a more valid picture of Total Functional Expenses would be obtained:Part IX, Line 25 Value of Volunteers $1,329,001Adjusted TotalS (INCLUDING VALUE OF VOLUNTEERS): Functional Expenses 2,051,586 Program Expenses 1,770,893 M & G Expenses 111,800 Fundraising Expenses 168,893